Jed Hoyer

For all the attention surrounding the likes of marquee players such as Anthony Rizzo and Kris Bryant, Cubs general manager Jed Hoyer warned Thursday night about the necessity of receiving contributions from other resources.

"You want your best players to play best in these situations, but ultimately that won't always happen," Hoyer said before the Cubs' National League Central showdown against the Brewers. "And you'll need contributions from other guys."

After blowing a 2-0 lead, the Cubs pulled out all the stops as Javier Baez hit a tying single with two outs and two strikes in the ninth inning off reliever Jeremy Jeffress. Closer Wade Davis worked out...

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For all the attention surrounding the likes of marquee players such as Anthony Rizzo and Kris Bryant, Cubs general manager Jed Hoyer warned Thursday night about the necessity of receiving contributions from other resources.
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